Dir-Business Programs (COE)

The Center of Excellence for Business at CCC provides students with a diverse blend of associate degree and certificate programs in business career areas to include existing programs such as accounting, banking, human resources, insurance, and marketing.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Business Sector Strategy, the Director-Business Programs provides academic leadership, development, and management oversight of academic programs and instructional business programs offered district-wide, and the execution of strategies designed to prepare business students for career and transfer opportunities. 

The Director-Business Programs works in tandem with the AVC and faculty to realize the goals of the strategic plan for the Business Center of Excellences academic programs in alignment with the districts strategic plan.  Major accountabilities include:

• Execute strategic plan for the Business Center of Excellence with management oversight of the development of new and innovative courses and programs  
• Direct reporting and data analysis including implementing KPIs related to instructional improvement, student achievement, and credit program completion
• Implement strategies related to academic preparation of prospective students at the middle school and high school levels 
• Relationship management with various external partners including businesses, non-profit organizations, Chicago Public Schools, and other academic institutions
• Performs related duties as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides leadership and coordination in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Business-focused degree and certificate instructional programs, along with related support services in alignment with current and emerging industry needs.
• Leads the implementation of continuous improvement strategy for Business program pathways, including accounting, management/marketing, paralegal, banking, human resources, and digital marketing and social media, in collaboration with district and college level administrators and Business faculty. 
• Coordinates the research, data collection, and evaluation activities of the programs in collaboration with faculty and administration to increase certificate and degree attainment by increasing numbers of students.
• Collaborates with faculty, consultants, specialists, and industry partners on curriculum development and the implementation of business-related courses and programs, with a focus on teaching excellence, student learning and success, and assessment of outcomes. 
• Identifies, facilitates, and provides professional development opportunities in Business for faculty and instructors.
• Establishes effective communication channels among campus administrators, district-level administrators, and faculty to ensure the integrity of Business programs, enhance existing programs, and implement new innovative program offerings.
• Cultivates partnerships to maintain networks and strategic alliances with community-based organizations, industry associations, employers, and educational institutions, particularly those that provide additional resources for the district.
• Oversees the recruitment, identification, hiring, and supervision of specialists and consultants to ensure the development of curricula and/or teaching of specialized courses.
• Leads efforts to identify external funding opportunities and develop proposals for grants, serving as a subject matter expert in writing funding proposals.
• Oversees and ensures the preparation programmatic and fiscal reports required by grants. 
• Maintains fiscal accountability for programs under the Business Center of Excellence in coordination with college administrators and the Business Office. 
• Oversees and participates in the development of budgets, monitoring of budget expenditures, and the allocation of resources.
• Supports the facilitation of the districtwide advisory council, led by the Associate Vice Chancellor.
• Represents the Business Center of Excellence at local, regional, or national events and conferences.
• Supervises graduate interns assigned to the Business Center of Excellence as they work on various special projects. 
• Performs related duties as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To                                      Associate Vice Chancellor, Business Sector Strategy 

Direct Supervision                         Graduate Interns

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Leadership, Accounting or a related field. 
• Five years of work experience in a relevant business field required
• Three years of administrative and/or supervisory experience managing teams and overseeing complex projects, preferably in a college setting
• Experience in Business higher education accreditation processes and program review strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and aligning academic programs with industry needs highly desired
• Working knowledge of Business Technology and Management competencies and trends necessary for employment in various Business sectors
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a networked educational institution
• Knowledge of and experience in long-range planning, program development, budgeting, and grant management
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong relationship development and management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to equity and inclusion for all learners and other stakeholders
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000